Cutting the cable cord can cause annoyance
Worcester Telegram
Here's a close-out special: “Windows key-L.” If you're at work and hate to leave your computer exposed to others when you go get a glass of water or get up to go to the bathroom, “Windows key-L” locks your computer without shutting anything down.



ZDNet UK

Ransomware locks up PCs in fake anti-piracy campaign
ZDNet UK
If the version of Java, for example, is not up to date with the latest patches, the downloaded file will exploit the software's weakness by downloading a Trojan to the PC and then running it. Once the PC is infected, the user will receive a message on ...
New Malware Ransoms PCsOneStopClick

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GoldKey Secure Flash Drive Receives PC Magazine Perfect Five-Star Rating
prMac (press release)
In addition to the rugged form factor, PC Magazine favored the ease of use with advanced features. "You can configure the administration tool to lock Windows when the GoldKey is removed," stated the review. "Pull it out, Windows locks up.

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How to build a Star Wars: The Old Republic PC - win a £200 graphics card
Videogamer.com
Check the manual to make sure you're filling the right two slots first – putting memory into the wrong channels may cause the PC to lock up during the boot processor. 7. Leaving the motherboard to one side, it's time to open up the case.

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ZDNet

Upgrading a new PC to Windows 8 will cost you... $14.99
CNET
The deal could start as early as the first week in June at around the same time as the company gears up for its final preview of the next version of Windows. The paid upgrade will apply to any new PC buyer with Windows 7 Home Basic or higher installed.
Microsoft to offer Windows 8 Pro upgrade to new PC buyers for $14.99Ars Technica
Windows 8 makes it easier for parents to track kids' internet usageTechRadar UK

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Paul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows

New PC buyers can upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99
ZDNet (blog)
The deal could start as early as the first week in June at around the same time as the company gears up for its final preview of the next version of Windows. The paid upgrade will apply to any new PC buyer with Windows 7 Home Basic or higher installed.
Windows 8 Feature Focus: Lock ScreenPaul Thurrott's SuperSite for Windows
Getting Productive with Windows Server 2012 (Part 2)SYS-CON Media (press release)
Are You Thinking Windows 8? (Let Us Know)We Got Served

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ExtremeTech

Windows 8 tablet PC makers: We can't compete with the iPad's price
ExtremeTech
I offered up a fact without comment or opinion. For some unknown reason, you took offense. You called me an idiot and a troll and snotty. I really don't think you're in a position to be lecturing me or anyone else on name-calling or the proprieties of ...

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ESPN

'Max Payne 3' a cinematic masterpiece
The Daily Advertiser
The protagonist of "Max Payne 3" ($59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC) might be teetering near rock bottom, but developer Rockstar Games has created a cinematic masterpiece around him. The narrated third-person shooter packs intense action ...
Jo Garcia: 'Max Payne 3' better than beforeESPN (blog)
'Max Payne 3' ReviewGame Rant

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Review: Mega Airport San Francisco
FlightSim.com (press release)
My first approach to the airport in an Airbus A380 led to a lockup message while - funny as it is - I was able to continue flight. The cockpit instruments gave up their work and there were no ground textures visible at the airport but I was still able ...



How to Make Android Faster, More Productive and More Secure Than iPhone
PCWorld
They line up around the block and stand in line for hours when a new one is released. Yet, for many users, Android is clearly the superior platform. Yes, its Achilles' heel is a big one: security. Android's openness and large market share mean that ...

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